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Funeral and wake catering in North Heath, West Sussex
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in North Heath.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in North Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in North Heath
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For pub wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near North Heath, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- North Heath (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in North Heath
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in North Heath is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in North Heath? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Common questions in North Heath
Is North Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to North Heath?
Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
After a funeral in North Heath
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Around North Heath, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of North Heath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the van to you. From Gay Street Lane and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to North Heath we cover include Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Open spaces near North Heath include The Mens.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We serve when people are ready.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Who books funeral and wake catering in North Heath?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch